SOC 51-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Deltona, FL is $38,580 a year, trailing the national median of $46,330 by 16.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Deltona, FL is $38,580 a year, trailing the national median of $46,330 by 16.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,000 and $39,380. The lowest tenth earn under $35,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,330.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Tampa records the highest median at $43,030. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 322nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | −24.5% |
| 25th | $35,000 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $38,580 | −16.7% |
| 75th | $39,380 | −15.0% |
| 90th | $46,330 | +0.0% |
| Mean | $39,450 | −14.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $43,030 | 500 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $41,650 | 190 | |
| 3 | Ocala | $41,510 | 60 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $40,800 | 440 | |
| 5 | Miami | $39,440 | 610 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $38,890 | 70 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $38,650 | 200 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $38,290 | 30 | |
| 9 | North Port | $38,230 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,580 buys what $37,311 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,311US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,580 a year, 16.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,000 to $46,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $43,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $38,580, or $18.55 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,330, so pay in Deltona, FL is 16.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Deltona, FL earns more than $46,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tampa, at $43,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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